Spectators watch a ceremonial relay race held for the San Geronimo Fiesta in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. Shows a branch covered altar on the adobe pueblo building. North American Indian (Taos) men and boys in breechclouts prepare to race. Some of the men have braids and feathers in their hair. Indian, Hispanic and white men and women stand beside the race track and on the terraced building. Some of the women hold umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun.

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